Eleocharis pachycarpa

Family: Cyperaceae

What it is like

A herb. It forms dense clumps. It has underground stems or rhizomes. The stems are 4 sided and 7-50 cm long by 0.3-0.5 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root ?

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Eleocharis dubia Phil.; Scirpus liocarpus Kuntze; and others